Rollover accidents make up three percent of all accidents in the United States, yet they represent one-third of all fatalities. You can look at
safecar.gov to see more statistics. But if you are at all familiar with physics, you know that the higher the center of gravity, the greater the chance an item will keep turning if tipped or set off balance. Trying to keep the vehicle from flipping is next to impossible. Clark expects the automobile industry to come up with a deterrent because they make more money off SUVs than any other vehicle, and they’re losing money as people learn about their dangers.
In positive car news, more people are wearing seatbelts these days. In states where seat belt use is strictly enforced, fatality rates have declined significantly. About 60 percent of people killed in crashes are not wearing a seat belt. So, it’s clearly in your favor to wear a seat belt. If you are among the one in five Americans who don’t wear a seat belt, think about the family members you will never see again if you are involved in an accident.
